Quick and Easy Veggie-Filled Pasta Salad

Taste the rainbow (of veggies).

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This veggie-filled pasta salad is delicious during any season, whether it's for a summer picnic or a quick dinner on a cold winter night. It's super easy to prepare and can be made with a variety of different vegetables, especially those that are in season. So gather up the #freshest veggies you can find and your favorite pasta for a satisfying dish that'll be ready to devour in no time.

Veggie Pasta Salad

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:20 mins

Servings:8

Easy

Ingredients

1 box pasta

2 carrots

1 container roma tomatoes

1 cucumber

1 bell pepper

Salt

Pepper

Olive oil

Pesto

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Step 1

Bring 4 cups of water to a boil. Place 1 box of your favorite pasta in the water and reduce the heat. Drain the noodles in a strainer. My favorite is farfalle or penne!

Step 2

Peel only the outside skin of 2 carrots, and discard. Continue to peel the entirety of the carrots into your dish. These strands may be long, so feel free to cut them in half with a sharp knife.

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Step 3

Peel one cucumber of its skin, then slice it into wheels. Continue to cut each wheel into quarters.

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Step 4

Slice each of the tomatoes in half.

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Step 5

Dice the bell pepper into pieces, no bigger than your thumb.

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Step 6

Combine vegetables and mix in the salt, pepper, olive oil, and pesto. Drain pasta and serve with dressed veggies and shredded cheese, if desired.